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mPing

mPing

by University of Oklahoma (Information Technology)

154 ratings
87 reviews
📚 Education
☀️ Weather
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 13, 2012
  • September 17, 2020

Developer

University of Oklahoma (Information Technology)
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About

Become a citizen scientist and help researchers study severe weather by reporting precipitation types. Your observations contribute to improving weather detection algorithms and understanding precipitation patterns.

✓Report precipitation types
✓Contribute to weather research
✓Track winter precipitation
✓Report hail size
✓Provide ground-truth data
✓View radar data comparison
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of mPing. Based on 154 reviews and a 4.0/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 18 negatives reviewers mention most about this Education app.

Positive things

  • 👍Easy to use
  • 💡Useful for citizen science
  • 👍Helpful for NWS
  • 👍Fun to participate
  • 🚀Quick and easy reporting
  • 👍Great research tool

Negative things

  • 🐛App no longer works
  • 🐛Reports fail constantly
  • 🐛App freezes
  • 🐛Lagging when choosing report type
  • 🐛Useless for consumers
  • 🐛Overdue for update
  • 🐛Map is too dark
  • 🐛Broken
  • 🐛Not working
  • 🐛App is broken
  • 🐛Buffering
  • 🐛Worthless
  • 🐛Ambiguous
  • 🐛New format difficult to read
  • 🐛Zoom buttons show black screen
  • 🐛Frequent crashes
  • 🐛No legend for map symbols
  • 🐛Inconsistent reporting options
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What's New in mPing

2.2.2

September 17, 2020

- Enhanced user experience - Bug fixes

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Please update

This was a good app but it was updated January 2026 and the version here is outdated.
Rocky23skidooRocky23skidoo

Very useful for upstream weather

For some reason, I don’t have the option in the app to choose non-tstrm wind reports. I see others have the capability and I checked for app update.
Cykab13Cykab13

Good for weather lovers

Very easy to use
I wish I could report ‘snow’ alone. As it is the options all include something additional ie frozen rain, graupel & ice pellets 🤷‍♀️ asking for snow alone
AverythegreatAverythegreat

IPHONE update

App not working after last night’s iPhone update. Cannot enter reports.
JDinTXJDinTX

No longer works

The app no longer works (iOS 26.2)
50fingboiledpotatoes50fingboiledpotatoes
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

44 issues

App not working after iPhone update

Bug

App no longer works (iOS 26.2)

Bug

App doesn't work well with new iPhones

Bug

Reports fail constantly

Bug

Big lagging when choosing type of report

Bug

Freezing completely when submitting report

Bug

Unable to view submitted reports

Bug

Issue with "Report Types", no dropdown menu

Bug

App has not been upgraded with recent iOS updates

Bug

All report submissions “fail to report”

Bug

Freezes and inability to select reports

Bug

“Report Submission Failed - Sorry, unable to submit your report!” message

Bug

Touching the Select Report Type button freezes the app

Bug

Unable to choose report type

Bug

Nothing happens when you try to report

Bug

App freezes after clicking “select report type”

Bug

MPING is broke

Bug

App no longer working for months

Bug

Stopped working

Bug

Stopped submitting reports

Bug

Failing to send

Bug

No longer allows submission of weather events

Bug

Won't let me send any reports

Bug

App won't allow submissions

Bug

Error when submitting reports

Bug

Failed to submit report message

Bug

Haven’t been able to submit report in awhile

Bug

Error message, app won't accept submission

Bug

Vulnerabilities preventing report submission

Bug

Stopped letting me submit

Bug

Bogus submissions disabled the app

Bug

Nothing was there when trying to select report type

Bug

Report can not be sent

Bug

Location function won't stay hooked up

Bug

Need to keep reinstalling to work

Bug

Zoom buttons show nothing but black screen

Bug

Pinch zoom map of reports slows and crashes occur

Bug

Latest version missing option for plain snow

Bug

New format isn't good, prefer black background

Bug

No option for snow, only snow/graupel

Bug

Older version ran fine, newer version unable to submit reports

Bug

Lettering and logos too large in newer version

Bug

No longer works on iOS 8.4.1

Bug

App doesn't work until upgraded to iOS 9.2.1

Bug
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Requested Features

18 requests

Option to report 'snow' alone

Feature

Add funnel and wall cloud reports

Feature

Add wind report system (tornadic and storm)

Feature

Add thunder/lightning reporting

Feature

Add earthquake reporting

Feature

Add option to change location manually

Feature

Add snow quantity reporting

Feature

Add frost reporting

Feature

Add thunder reporting (not lightning)

Feature

Add high winds and speed reporting

Feature

Add smoke in reduced visibility report

Feature

Add state highway numbers to 'view reports'

Feature

Support for photos and video clips

Feature

Real-time reporting database

Feature

Local news feeds

Feature

Legend for map icons

Feature

Measurement of raindrop splash size

Feature

More detailed precipitation classification

Feature

FAQ

What does the mPing app do?

The mPing app allows users to act as citizen scientists by reporting the type of precipitation they observe falling on the ground. This data is collected by researchers to help develop and refine algorithms for detecting and reporting on various precipitation types using advanced radar technology.

What kind of weather can I report with mPing?

You can report on a variety of precipitation types, including rain, freezing rain, drizzle, freezing drizzle, snow, graupel, and ice pellets. The app also allows reporting on mixed precipitation and when precipitation has stopped. For thunderstorms, you can report if hail is falling and its approximate size.

How does my reporting help researchers?

Your observations provide crucial ground-truth data that researchers compare with radar data and atmospheric models. This helps them validate and improve the accuracy of weather detection technologies, especially for precipitation types that are difficult to detect close to the ground at a distance.

Is there a cost to use the mPing app?

No, the mPing app is completely free to use. It is a research project that relies on volunteers to collect valuable data for severe weather studies.

Who can use the mPing app?

The mPing app is designed for volunteers of all ages and backgrounds, including teachers, students, families, and anyone interested in contributing to weather research. No special meteorological knowledge is required, just the willingness to observe and report precipitation.